Airside Markings and Lighting Flashcards
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What color are taxiway centerline markings?
Answer: Yellow
Taxiway centerline markings are yellow, distinguishing them from white runway markings.
What do blue taxiway edge lights indicate?
Answer: Taxiway edge
Blue lights outline taxiway edges, helping navigation during low-visibility conditions.
What does a runway holding position marking across a taxiway indicate?
Answer: Do not cross without ATC clearance
Holding position markings indicate where vehicles and aircraft must stop and hold unless cleared by ATC.
What color are runway edge lights?
Answer: White
Runway edge lights are white along most of the length, changing to yellow in the last 2,000 feet.
What does a surface-painted holding position sign look like on taxiway pavement?
Answer: White text on red background
Surface-painted holding position signs have white text on a red background, matching elevated mandatory instruction signs.
What is the purpose of green taxiway centerline lights?
Answer: Mark the taxiway centerline for low-visibility guidance
Green in-pavement centerline lights provide guidance during low-visibility and night operations.